Our three words, using onomatopoeia are:
• rustle
• thud
• hoot
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A thud was heard
From the other room
At midnight
My eyes started to zoom
Then a rustle as I stepped out of bed
Adjusting my eyes to darkness ahead
In front of the fireplace covered in ash
A ruffled owl that suffered a crash
I felt sorry he was covered in soot
He just turned and gave me a hoot
I walked over and opened the door
Hoping he would go out and soar
He eyed me wisely and ruffled his feathers
Leaving me puzzled, muttering blethers
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The Bag Lady 